Native Region South Africa
Plant Type Evergreen shrub
Avg. Height 6 to 8 feet
Avg. Spread/Width 8 to 12 feet
Leaf
Light to medium
green
Oblong
1 to 2 inches
Sticky
Flower
Light blue, clusters, 3 to 4 inch flowers on new wood
Prune through year, heavy pruning in late winter
Early spring to fall
Fruit
None
Plant Factor
Irrigation Group
M/L
2
Climate Zone 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Additional Notes:
Long branches will grow as a vine if tied to a support.
In California it is well suited to coastal, inland and low-
frost valley zones.
Foliage is damaged by temperatures below 25oF but will
quickly recover.
Can grow in low desert with regular water and protection
from sun.
Not picky about soil but needs to be well drained .
Good on banks, as background and filler plant for flowers
and color.
Pest free.